C6 Chapter 6
VALENTINA's POV
Emily's eyes lit up, surprisingly,
" What.. what is it?"
Sighing, I revealed the truth, getting confused in tension,
" He..he wants me to become the surrogate mother for..his child. He will probably pay hugely.."
Emily exclaimed Pressing her hand on mine,
" That's awesome, babe. You should grab it right away."
" But..", I stammered, still hesitating. Getting involved with the King's heir wasn't an easy choice. Besides, I heard that the two brothers were fighting for the legacy. This child might have something to do with their property or business.
Emily explained carefully, her voice sounding serious,
" What is wrong with becoming a surrogate mother, Val? It's not like you two are having sex. After ten months, you will be free from every charge. Think about it, Val! Your career and life both will be smooth like water in just a few months. I don't think that you will have a better option than this."
Emily's words made sense honestly. If I took his offer, I would have no difficulties in my life anymore. Besides, I could ask him to keep it secret until the child is born. Perhaps, I wouldn't have to find a job anymore.
But was everything as easy as I thought it was?
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Lorenzo's POV
I stared hard at the ring on my finger. Her memories still came to waver my thoughts but it didn't hurt like before anymore. Time healed my soul but not my heart. Luka kept rumbling beside me all the while,
" Seriously King, surrogate, and Valentina? Do you think that she can take care of your baby? She is just a stripper."
I smirked cunningly at his words. He didn't read her well. I saw a fire in her eyes which could burn down everything. As my baby's mother, I wanted someone fierce like her who would carry a good feature, a fierce character like her. Although I had everything in my genes, my mother's features mattered the most. Besides, she had a fighter character which would make it easier for me to fight against my dearest brother before giving birth. She was perfect to become the fake to be Mrs.King for a few good months. Her fierceness could give a tough time to my stepmother. Besides, I believed that she could protect my child well in her bump. She was loyal to her job and surrogacy was her new job for now.
I replied smiling lightly,
" My child will have great features like her. Besides, she is a stubborn ass. Do you think that someone innocent can survive in the King's family? No, Luka. She can slap my step-mother without holding back. Once the news of her pregnancy leaks out, they will find a way to harm her. At this point, I need someone strong like her. Mark my words! She will be the perfect surrogate mom for my child."
Luka questioned concerned,
" But will she agree?"
I hummed while smiling,
" She will sooner or later. Someone who needs money wouldn't turn down this offer so easily. She is just confused now."
Luka spoke again, speeding into the car,
" But will your father agree if he hears that you hired a surrogate to get a child?"
I blurted looking away into the running trees,
" He wouldn't know."
Luka sent me a look of confusion, furrowing deeply. My words came out humming, startling him for the second time,
" Because he will know that I have a baby with my girlfriend."
" What!!", Luka shouted, stopping the car in a rush. Luckily, we didn't have traffic behind and it was only our car midway. I assured him, smirking cunningly,
" Did you think that I would take this risk of triggering his rage? Nope! I will introduce Valentina as my girlfriend to him who is expecting a child with me."
Luka remained silent for a while and I could guess what he was thinking inside. He looked doubtful,
" What.. what if she returns one day?"
My jaw clenched, anger taking over my sanity. I had demolished all the possibilities from my mind but still, it hurt to think that she wouldn't be the mother of my child.
I huffed my words out, grimacing,
" I won't wait for anyone."
Luka nodded smiling and gave me his advice before starting the engine,
" Think about everything carefully, King. If anyone figures out that you hired a stripper to become your child's mother, you will lose everything instead of getting one."
I felt deep thoughts. It wasn't still doubtful to me whether I was ready to become a father or not but I wanted a child to get my legacy. I couldn't give off my rights to those malicious people at any cost.
" 20 dollars only!", the leading woman of our group threw a glare at me, full of mockery. I just rolled my eyes at her. I wasn't in the mood today which was the result of this low earnings. I couldn't entertain those men properly but how could I do that when a lot of things were messing around my mind?
Mr.King's damned proposal...
My friend's suggestions...
How was I going to stay alive in this unsure job? Could stripping give me a fortune?
" No! It can't! Go find him!", my subconscious mind shouted back inside my head. I growled out frustratingly and glanced at the clock. It was 5 past in the afternoon. He gave me 24 hours to think about it. I had only a few hours left to think.
A perfect life...
A roof under my head.
I could get anything from him. I didn't have to fear losing my apartment. All these speculations tempted me from the core of my heart. But someone's enraging voice barged into the room all of a sudden,
" VALENTINA! What's wrong with you today? Pay attention to your mood next time. Just 20 dollars, are you serious? You won't get any share today from us. It's too little to serve you a share."
